Mystery P.I. Portrait of a Thief - Nintendo DS (Like New)

Game Description

Uncover a high-stakes art heist in Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief for the Nintendo DS. As a private investigator, you’re called in to solve the disappearance of valuable paintings before time runs out. Players explore richly detailed scenes, searching for hidden objects and solving clever puzzles that reveal clues to the culprit’s identity. Each case combines sharp observation with light narrative twists, making every investigation an engaging challenge.

Developed by Black Lantern Studios and published by PopCap Games, Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a Thief adapts the popular PC hidden-object series for handheld play. The game’s touch screen controls make clue hunting intuitive, while its mix of puzzles and timed searches provide replayable variety. For collectors, it’s a notable example of PopCap’s expansion onto the DS, alongside other puzzle favorites like Bejeweled Twist and Zuma’s Revenge.

Gameplay Features

• Search richly illustrated environments for hidden objects
• Solve puzzles and mini-games that unlock new investigation leads
• Engaging story of art theft and mystery with multiple twists
• Touch screen functionality makes item hunting precise and fun
• Replay missions to improve scores and uncover additional details

Historical Trivia or Fun Fact

The Mystery P.I. series was one of PopCap’s most successful hidden-object franchises on PC, and Portrait of a Thief was a key title adapted for handheld audiences. Its release on the Nintendo DS highlighted the popularity of hidden-object games during the late 2000s, a genre that appealed to both puzzle fans and casual players.